Director of Financial Aid Planning Office

Director Of Financial Aid Planning Office

The Director leads a team of managers and assistant directors responsible for vendor payments, financial aid systems, childcare coordination, youth payroll, and compliance. This position plays a critical role in building and maintaining strategic relationships with internal departments, Board staff, contractors, and key vendors to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team managing financial aid systems, vendor payments, childcare and youth payroll, and compliance.
• Build strategic relationships with BakerRipley departments (Accounting, Procurement, IT), Board staff teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Oversee the administration of FAMS and FACS systems, ensuring functionality and data integrity.
• Manage vendor onboarding, agreements, performance monitoring, and payment processing.
• Coordinate financial aid budgets, track expenditures, and provide forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including fraud prevention and recoupment.
• Represent FAPO in system-wide meetings and strategic planning initiatives.
• Advocate for FAPO's operational needs and contribute to system-wide innovation.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

At BakerRipley, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering individuals. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact team, shape regional workforce development, and collaborate with diverse partners across the Gulf Coast.